Storytime

Mon, Jun 16, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Wiggle Worms

Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Northside Branch - Northside Reading Garden

A half hour of music, movement, and short stories! On the last Monday of the month, a bilingual storytime is offered in English and Spanish.

Easy Hand-Sewn Doodle Bear

Mon, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

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Daggerheart Adventure

Mon, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 6:00pm

Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library

We'll be playing a quick start adventure of the TTRPG Daggerheart and enjoy some pizza!

Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch - Meeting Room B

Create an easy hand-sewn version of the beloved 90's Doodle Bear. We'll have everything you need to create your bear and markers for you to doodle when finished.

Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch

Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Conference Room

Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!

Diamond Painting Donut Magnets

Tin Can Wind Chime

Mon, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Come and decorate recycled cans to make a fun and whimsical wind chime.

Totally Terrific Totes

Mon, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room

Do you need a tote to haul all those library books? Join us for a fun night of decorating with paint and decoupage to create your totally terrific tote. All supplies provided.

Registration is now closed

Mon, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room

Join us for some diamond painting fun. Make your own colorful donut magnet using gemstones.

Bigfoot Eyewitness Encounters from Ohio and Beyond

Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

Join us for an interesting and informative discussion about Bigfoot. You can decide if you're a believer!

Teen Game Night/ Hora de Juegos para Adolescentes

Tue, Jun 17, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Glow Party!

Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

Celebrate the summer with this blacklight bash! Enjoy games, music, snacks, and more. Wear your brightest outfit and get ready to glow wild!

Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

Calling all teens to join us for game night! It's not just any game night: we will also be learning to play using Spanish!

Summer Music Series '25

Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Northside Branch - Shelterhouse

Each summer, CRCPL hosts a summer music series on the Northside Library lawn featuring a variety of local talent. Bring a chair, a snack, and a friend to enjoy an hour of music.

Budding Bookworms Storytime

Wed, Jun 18, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Let's Walk Together

Wed, Jun 18, 9:00am - 10:00am

Main Library - Annex Room A,Main Green

Let's enjoy a walk together around our neighborhood this summer. Meet at the Main Library community garden. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Storytime

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Storytime is where we do some of our favorite things: read, sing, dance, and play! Learn pre-reading skills, and meet new friends.

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Children's Area

Come listen to some great stories and songs. Storytime helps develop a young child's literacy skills and nurtures a love of reading.

Science Heroes Present: Brighter, Bolder, Better

Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

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Button Maker Bash!

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

South Salem Branch - In the Library

Design your own custom buttons! Drop by and use our button maker to turn artwork, photos, or favorite sayings into wearable flair.

Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

Join Science Heroes on their mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, they get kids excited about the science that's all around us.

Summer Music Series '25

Wed, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Northside Branch - Shelterhouse

Each summer, CRCPL hosts a summer music series on the Northside Library lawn featuring a variety of local talent. Bring a chair, a snack, and a friend to enjoy an hour of music.

Fri, Jun 20, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Cool Cat Storytime

Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

Have a groovy good time while we read about Pete the Cat, play games, make crafts, and more!

Process Art: Color Theory Edition

Fri, Jun 20, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

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Fri, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

Learn all about color theory through fun process art activities.

Melted Crayon Butterfies

Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library

Come and create butterflies using heated crayon shavings.

Teen Virtual Reality Afternoon

Sat, Jun 21, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room D

Virtual Reality consoles will be set up to play games with fellow teens! Join us for some laughs and snacks.

Mon, Jun 23, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Wiggle Worms

Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Northside Branch - Northside Reading Garden

A half hour of music, movement, and short stories! On the last Monday of the month, a bilingual storytime is offered in English and Spanish.

Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch

Mon, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Mon, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Conference Room

Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!

DIY Painted Canvas Tote Bags

Alpacas at the Library!

Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Join us at the library for a visit from Francis Farm from Londonderry, Ohio. They will be bringing their Alpaca friends with them! Feed cups will be provided so you can feed an Alpaca.

Mon, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room

Create your own colorful design on a canvas bag using acrylic paint. All supplies provided.

This event is full

Embellished Photo Portraits

Mon, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

Join us in creating an embellished photo using embroidery thread, yarn, and material scraps! You can bring a photo to be copied or we will have photos for you to use.

Hang Out with Listening Dog at Main Library

Tue, Jun 24, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Preschool Disco Party!

Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

Enjoy some music, activities, face painting, and treats that glow for our disco party!

Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Area

Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!

Ninja Turtles: Pizza, Painting, and Art History

Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B-1

Cowabunga! Come and eat pizza while painting pictures of pizza! Learn about the artists who inspired the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Bookish Trivia Night

Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library

We'll be forming teams or playing solo in a book-themed trivia night!

Budding Bookworms Storytime

Wed, Jun 25, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Let's Walk Together

Wed, Jun 25, 9:00am - 10:00am

Main Library - Annex Room A,Main Green

Let's enjoy a walk together around our neighborhood this summer. Meet at the Main Library community garden. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Children's Area

Come listen to some great stories and songs. Storytime helps develop a young child's literacy skills and nurtures a love of reading.

Storytime Fun!

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room

Join us each month for stories, crafts, and songs. In celebration of our Bookworm theme "Color Our World," this month's storytime is all about exploring art.

Discovering Genealogy

Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library

Join us to learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.

Blacklight Laser Tag

Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A,Annex Room B

Teens! Sharpen your strategy skills and join us for laser tag at the library!

Summer Music Series '25

Wed, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Northside Branch - Shelterhouse

Each summer, CRCPL hosts a summer music series on the Northside Library lawn featuring a variety of local talent. Bring a chair, a snack, and a friend to enjoy an hour of music.

Thu, Jun 26, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Vision Van

Thu, Jun 26, 9:00am - 2:30pm

Kingston Branch

The Vision Van will be visiting some of our libraries this summer, to perform free eye exams and provide free glasses for students aged 4-18 years old.

Eric Carle Outdoor Adventure

Free Legal Advice Clinic

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

Volunteer attorneys are available to answer your civil legal questions. Service provided by LASCO.

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

South Salem Branch - In the Library

Join us for fun outdoor games inspired by Eric Carle?s colorful books, like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear. Perfect for kids who love stories and play!

Book Buddies Book Club

Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

A Book Club for kids that are just beginning and/or reading beginner chapter books. Each month there is a book that has been specially selected and is available at the Northside Branch

Smoothies of the Rainbow

Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room

Colorful, healthy foods are great for our bodies and minds. Learn how to make a vibrant variety of smoothies with Lisa Barlage from OSU Extension. Please note any food allergies when registering.

DIY Fishing Lures

Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

Learn how to create your own lures for your next fishing adventure. All supplies provided.

Free Driver License Clinic

Fri, Jun 27, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 2:30pm

Main Library - Annex Room A,Annex Room B

Driver License reinstatement assistance clinic provided by Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Please call 614-827-0524 for an appointment.

Free Pool Day!

Fri, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Chillicothe Municipal Pool

Join CRCPL's Youth Services staff for a fun day at the Chillicothe City Pool. We'll bring some games to play from 1-3pm, plus a few fun giveaways! The Bee will also be outside from 1-3pm.